To Shave Or Not To Shave

monkeybuttz Posted: Apr 17, 2008 10:04 PM

To Shave Or Not To Shave

Long story short-I am going to try try on wedding dresses a few days before I get my underarms (and a few other places) waxed for my birthday trip to Mexico. I dont want to change either appointment.
Do I suck it up and shave although I really DONT want to, or do I explain to the salesgirl why I have hairy armpits and hope that she isnt appalled? Not saying anything against those that choose not to shave

Sharron70 Posted: Apr 17, 2008 10:10 PM

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Meh. Don't shave. I've got to think it's not something they haven't heard before and, as you jokingly mentioned, there are those that really don't shave!

MsPotterhead Posted: Apr 17, 2008 10:13 PM

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don't shave! don't ruin your waxing plans because of a salesgirl who probably has seen a lot worse!

roan126 Posted: Apr 17, 2008 10:14 PM

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Dont shave if you dont want to...and you dont owe the salesgirl any explanation.

Brat143 Posted: Apr 17, 2008 10:14 PM

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Oh please, don't shave i'm sure they have seen worse than a hairy pit!

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Apr 18, 2008 07:29 AM

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don't shave or share....if the salesgirl thinks something of your hair, that's her issue....you don't owe her an explanation

PegaLega Posted: Apr 18, 2008 11:04 AM

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Dont shave-I doubt that your pits are half as hairy as those who dont shave ever
Just know that you will have your arms up for your first fitting

diva7531 Posted: Apr 18, 2008 11:08 AM

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DON'T SHAVE!!!!! Why would you ruin beautiful pitts in Mexico, for some lady you will deal with 5 times, tops?!?!?!?

If you feel the need, explain yourself. I however, would have a little fun with it, maybe even braid it?!?!

j/k (about the braiding!)

GtBride Posted: Apr 18, 2008 01:21 PM

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honestly, they wont really say anything cause i had hair on my pits and legs when i went to try on dresses and thats just because i was growing it to get a wax. do what makes you comfortable.

JulyBride728 Posted: Apr 18, 2008 01:56 PM

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I say dont shave, but if you want to, trim it down a bit =)
I had to do that a couple of times just b/c I wasn't ready to wax :(

bluekat16 Posted: Apr 18, 2008 01:57 PM

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Posted by Brat143

Oh please, don't shave i'm sure they have seen worse than a hairy pit!

i couldn't have put it better!

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Apr 18, 2008 02:02 PM

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you have me wonderin how long it actually is now

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 18, 2008 02:28 PM

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1- I'm sure the salesgirl has seen worse.
2- You'll probably never see her again in your life (thats what I tell myself when something embarrassing happens to me in front of people I dont know)
3- Last time I was trying on wedding dresses the salesgirl had a beard (seriously).

Don't compromise you're waxing just to save yourself from embarrassment from a person you probably will never see again/wont even remember you!

agraydc Posted: Apr 18, 2008 02:32 PM

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you dont owe anyone an explanation about your armpits!
if she gives you a look or attitude, then tell her if you like

ant n tilde Posted: Apr 18, 2008 03:29 PM

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i say dont shave and just make a joke of it

i had the same problem when i was going for my pedicure before the wedding - i wanted a 'fresh shave' the morning of the wedding

so when i sat down i just apologized for my hairy legs and we laughed about it
then she called everyone over to look at them because i hadnt shaved in two weeks and she thought my hair was so light

BunnyBears Posted: Apr 18, 2008 05:49 PM

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i do not think you should shave since you want to wax. but everyone keeps mentioning the salesgirl only but when i tired on dresses and i went everywhere - it seemed to be a crowd of people and u come out of the dressing room and your back is open if the dress is too small for you and the mirror is out there where people are coming and going so it is public display and not just the sales person but its just yours armpits-keep your arms down! i doubt its noticeable if they are down-right?! and the rest of your hairy-ness wont show under the dress so thats fine.